Description
Instructors: Lora Doncea
Format: This is the One-on-One Instruction format. The instructor will be in contact with you within five business days of purchase and will work individually with you.
Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Level: Beginner
Base price: $360 (members of The Christian PEN receive discounts)
Course length: This course is eight lessons.
Course outline: Click to download.
Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of this course, students will earn a course certificate.
What people have said about this course:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the class and I learned a lot, especially since this was my first exposure to what freelance editing and proofreading entail. In the beginning I was intimidated by the idea of learning something new, even though I was stepping out in faith by taking a first step in what will hopefully become a new career. Your lessons took me on a step-by-step introduction to the world of freelance copyediting and proofreading. The assignments were just right because you gave us the option to do as many or as few as we liked, so I never felt under pressure. I am going to go back through all the lessons and attempt more assignments as a personal challenge. I also learned a lot by reading the other members’ homework and your critiques. My confidence has grown and I’m ready for the next steps. I am going to continue taking classes through The PEN Institute and I hope to launch my business this year, Lord willing!” —Lisa D.
“Absolutely worth the cost of tuition! I like the fact that I could save everything for later. I read through everything thoroughly and will use the information when I expand my business in the next couple of months. At least, if it works out the way I now have it planned for the long term.” —Amber F.
“Thank you for your willingness to work with so many people at so many different stages of learning how to do this work excellently. I appreciate very much your graciousness in teaching and sharing from your years of experience. The course was great! It was well worth the tuition—as were the other courses I’ve taken. The interaction between the participants was something I especially enjoyed and I know that’s a unique advantage to this network. I learned a lot in every single lesson. A lot of things were covered that I hadn’t even considered and I’m looking forward to reviewing and putting these tools into practice.” —Anna S.
Laura McKittrick –
The most helpful aspect was the instructor’s willingness to answer questions and share personal experiences. I liked that it discussed real-life issues an editor might encounter and really appreciated that this is a Christian course.
Jill Mai –
The number of assignments was perfect. There were enough to make sure the lesson was understood, but the assignments were also practical to what one would encounter in the field or with a client. Those that helped improve my website and market my skillset were a way of getting me out of my comfort zone for launching my own freelance business while others like creating templates for client interaction will prove timesaving. I found the template assignments to be helpful as well as the marketing assignments.
Mikaela Hewitt –
I think the assignment amount was perfect – enough to be challenging but also not so much as to be overwhelming. The lessons were very clear, and when I had any questions, I was able to get prompt and informative answers from my instructor. I am so glad I came to The PEN Institute and The Christian Pen. Everyone is very encouraging and supportive.